Photos: Turquoise Jeep at the Good Life Flynt Flossy, Pretty Raheem, Whatchyamacallit and Yung Humma of Turqoise Jeep perform at the 5 Year Anniversary Party for "Fresh Produce" at the Good Life, on July 30, 2011.

Photos: Turquoise Jeep at the Good Life Flynt Flossy, Pretty Raheem, Whatchyamacallit and Yung Humma of Turqoise Jeep perform at the 5 Year Anniversary Party for "Fresh Produce" at the Good Life, on July 30, 2011.

Review: Jay-Z at TD Garden There was something about the way Jay-Z hyped the crowd up at the start of show opener "Run This Town" that was not only emblematic of his performance style, but of his general appeal as a performer -- a key to his likability.

Interview: The Wippets One chance encounter during a trip to New Orleans back in 2003 illuminated the bulb for the Wippets' Matt Martin and Tony Depoto, two East Bay musicians seeking inspiration during the annual Jazzfest.

From solid to standout Maybe the most surprising thing about Portland indie band Brenda’s set at the Wilco-curated Solid Sound Festival on the Mass MoCA campus in North Adams, Massachusetts, on Saturday was that people were actually there to see it. Lots of them.

PHOTOS: PRESIDENT OBAMA SPEAKS AT THE CYCLORAMA | May 23, 2011 Obama speaks at the Cyclorama inside Boston Center for The Arts on May 18, 2011. He was proceeded by speakers from The New England Steering Committee, Governor Deval Patrick, current Celtics player Ray Allen and former Celtics player Bill Russell.